Thursday, 01/29/2009

Math
Today, we worked on finding common denominators. If the problem is 2/3+5/9, you can make the denominators the same by multiplying 3x3 and 2x3 to get 4/9. Then do 4/9 to get 9/9 or 1 whole. We used our whiteboards and markers to practice these types of problems as well. We worked on a couple pages of this lesson in our math journal and it was pretty challenging. Sometimes, I got stuck but sometimes, I blazed right through the problem. After working on those 2 or so pages, we received our Unit 6 quiz. The teacher said some of the class didn't do too well and some did great. When the teacher said some didn't do too well, I was terrified. I was begging to get a good score. I got every question right. 100% baby! I was really glad to be on the good side.

Language Arts
Today, we worked on part 2 of the section 2 centers. We worked on characterization skills first. We rolled a die, got the corresponding activity, read its story, and answered questions. It was E-A-S-Y easy. The poem we read about an alligator was really weird. One line said, “Yo, I'm out of the escalator!” My whole group laughed like crazy. It was really weird. The other story we read was The Open Window. After that center, we went to the center where we worked on the character journal. I decided to write as Jamie to a Journal. I wrote about how annoying Claudia can get. She always wants to go to stores and shop but Jamie is being smart and ignoring her. I like the way he preserves his money.

Social Studies
Today, we worked on our Explorer poster. My explorer is John Cabot. So far, we finished the center box where you put his name and a picture of the explorer. We also started labeling each square. The next time we do it, we just need to finish labeling and writing down the info. We have our entire project planned out. We hope to get it done tomorrow or we have homework on the weekend. We'll try as hard as we can not to rush but at the same time, pick up the pace a bit and finish the poster.